SHOWCASE
Shaping Future Composers: Dorico Supports Sound and Music’s In the Making — Lillie Harris on how the programme shaped her career
This marks the second year we are supporting Sound and Music’s In the Making, the UK’s only year-long development programme for composers aged 14–18. The course combines a summer residential with year-round mentoring, workshops, and career guidance, helping young...
Orchestrating a truly mysterious UFO: Valensole 1965 with Noga Kedem
Valensole 1965 is a drama directed by Dominique Filhol, who also wrote the screenplay. The film stars Matthias Van Khache and Vahina Giocante, telling the story of farmer Maurice Masse, who discovers a UFO in his lavender field at dawn that takes off at an astonishing...
The Sing! Hymnal, made in Dorico
The Sing! conference is a Getty Music initiative focused on faith and fellowship through congregational singing, hymns and worship, this year taking place 1–3 September 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 2017 by hymn writers Keith and Kristyn Getty, the annual...
Kazimierz, A Story of Love and Destiny: a one-act opera by William Goldstein
In this #DoricoShowcase conversation, William Goldstein, Emmy-nominated composer, pianist and improvisational artist best known for his work on the iconic 1980s tv series Fame, talks about his transition from Finale to Dorico whilst composing and orchestrating Kazimierz, A Story of Love and Destiny: a one-act opera for the 2nd International Festival IMAGINE Culture Without Borders in Poland.
Inside Mahmoud Abuwarda’s “The East Classics”, made with Dorico
Mahmoud Abuwarda is a Palestinian composer, guitarist, and educator known for his evocative, genre-blending music. His work spans symphonic, cinematic, and contemporary styles, including video game soundtracks and orchestral jazz. A dedicated teacher at Rumeli...
50 Psalms, 245 Pages: The RSCM Book of Psalm Songs, made with Dorico
The RSCM Book of Psalm Songs, published by the Royal School of Church Music in October 2024, features 70 settings of 50 psalms and canticles over 245 pages. This collection is designed to enrich worship across different denominations. Alan Smith and David Ogden edited...
Jake Runestad’s “A Dream So Bright”: A Grammy Nomination and the Role of Dorico in Shaping His Music
In this Dorico Showcase series we’re thrilled to feature composer Jake Runestad, where we talk about his latest Grammy-nominated album, A Dream So Bright: Choral Music of Jake Runestad. Recorded by Arizona-based True Concord Voices & Orchestra, conductor Eric...
Composing Slackline: A Jazz Composer’s Journey with Dorico
In our latest Dorico Showcase article, we spoke to Magnus Bakken, a Norwegian saxophonist, arranger and composer known for his innovative approach to jazz and fusion. A graduate of Berklee College of Music and the Norwegian Academy of Music, Magnus has released...
Scoring Adventures: The Role of Dorico in Robin Hoffmann’s “Treasure Trackers” Soundtrack
Robin Hoffmann is an acclaimed composer with over 20 years of experience, specializing in projects with live orchestras. His work includes internationally recognized film scores, such as the Golden Globe 2024 nominee Suzume and Star Wars Visions, as well as...
Composing with Dorico: D.D. Jackson on Crafting his Poetry Project
In this Dorico Showcase, we are thrilled to feature Juno and multi-Emmy-winning pianist, composer, and producer D.D. Jackson. In addition to his impressive musical career, D.D. Jackson currently teaches at NYU, the Honors College and also Jay-Z's Roc Nation school at...